Shuttle Driver - West Point VPC Team

Glovis•West Point, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Driver's role is to conduct safe and efficient vehicle movement/parking under the direction of the Supervisor and the Team Leader. They will also conduct preparations on new factory condition vehicles for various stages of logistics processing. Glovis America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to cross-train in other departmental needs
Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays
Ability to read and write
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Good depth perception and hand-eye coordination
Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles
Ability to record and verify numbers 17 characters in length
Must have demonstrated mechanical abilities
Must have a general knowledge of automobile components
Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions

Responsibilities

Drives new finished-product vehicles to designated locations
Drive and park vehicles in accordance with the Transportation & Handling Manual
Maintain constant contact with the Team Leader and keep track of pickup and drop-off locations as necessary
Prior to driving vehicles, inspect vehicles to ensure that it is damage-free and functioning correctly
Must follow all Port traffic policies and posted speed limits
Any unsafe conditions or road hazards encountered must be reported to management
If their vehicle develops mechanical difficulties or sustains damage of any type, drivers must document the problems and report to management
Read and understand parking location maps
Performs tire pressure checks using a hand-held pressure gauge
Performs battery condition checks using hand-held equipment
Drives vehicles on/off conveyors
Removes exterior/interior plastic protective wrap
Drives vehicles to fueling stations and through automated car washes
Remove trash from vehicles
Complete checklists as required
Perform scanning for various movement functions
Perform vehicle spotting for other drivers or customers
Other duties as assigned